HP StorageWorks 200 Storage Virtualization System site preparation guide (AE071-96003, October 2006)

Data comm requirements
Route data comm cables away from areas of high static electrical fields created by power transformers
and heavy foot traffic. Use shielded data comm cables that meet approved industr y standards to reduce
the effects of external fields.
For the HP sy
stem, you need:
Item
Description
A dedicated analog phone line
Needed for the HP StorageWorks Continuous Track XP “phone home”
feature, if you plan to use it. An HP representative will configure Continuous
Track XP. For more i nformation on Continuous Track XP, see the owner’s
guide.
A twisted pair (Cat 5) cableAn
available LAN drop on your
Intranet
Needed to connect the HP system to an available Ethernet port on your
LAN. To ensure network security, consult with your network administrator
before selecting the appropriate location of your LAN drop.
Apublicvoicephonelinenear
the system
Needed to allow your staff and HP representatives to communicate inside
and outside your site.
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